LANSING, Mich. — After Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Aug. 19 in honor of Terrance Raymond, a firefighter with the Summerfield Volunteer Fire Department who died on Aug. 15, Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, issued the following statement:

“I am saddened to hear of the passing of Terrance Raymond of Petersburg, who volunteered for the Summerfield Township Volunteer Fire Department for the past eight years.

“I honor his commitment and service to his community and ask that everyone keep his family and fellow firefighters in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”